Hong Kong Tennis Open: last China players exit as top seed Bencic progresses

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Last China Players Exit

China's last two representatives, Zhang Shuai and Wang Yafan, were eliminated from the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Wednesday.

Zhang Shuai lost to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, while Wang Yafan was defeated by Swiss No 1 Belinda Bencic, 6-2, 6-2.

"I felt good on the court," Bencic said. "I tried to play aggressively, tried to play my game, and it worked out well.

Bencic, the No 1 seed, continues her climb into the world top 10 after being ranked "913 or something" a year ago. Her victory marks her sixth win in a row, following her win at the Japan Open.

Author's summary: Bencic progresses in Hong Kong Tennis Open.

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South China Morning Post South China Morning Post — 2025-10-30

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